Getting into Print A guide for scientists and technologists [Paperback]

This is a practical and comprehensive guide to all aspects of writing about science and technology, including both `how to write' and the practical and commercial aspects of publishing as they affect an author. Special features of technical writing are discussed in detail. It also gives special attention to problems facing writers of instruction manuals in catering for users with a wide range of technical backgrounds.Preface. Communicating. Macrostyle. Microstyle. Seeking a book publisher. The book publishing process. Special tools. Many kinds of books. Other work-related writing. Popular science and technology. A last round-up. Appendix A: Copyright and other legal matters. Appendix B: Preparing camera ready copy. Appendix C: A glossary of publishing terms. References. Further reading. Index.